For new experiences to add to your bucket list, these hidden gems around the world might be worth adding to your next vacation. Even at popular tourist destinations, many lesser-known landmarks await discovery by travelers seeking something a bit more off the beaten path.
From secluded beaches to delicious restaurants, these places offer a refreshing escape from the crowded tourist spots. Check out these four suggestions from frequent travelers.
The Shrink’s Office Bar – Prague
@aroundtheatlas One of the coolest things to do in Prague! This bar is definetly worth the visit! #travel #prague #coolbar #hiddengems #traveltiktok #blacktiktok #thingstodo #fyp ♬ Stranger Things – Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein
London-based TikTok user @aroundtheatlas is on a mission to explore the Earth “bit by bit,” according to her bio. She shares must-do activities and places to visit from her travels. In 2023, she posted a video about a bar in Prague called The Shrink’s Office by Anonymous.
The speakeasy-style bar utilizes psychoanalysis and a wordless menu to delight guests with unique, flavorful drinks. According to the TikTok user, the bar shows guests a series of art pieces and notes the ones they gravitate toward the most. The bartender then uses the information to make a drink for the guest.
The second part of the menu offers guests a whiff of various perfumes. According to the TikToker, whichever scent stood out the most to the guests determined the drink they were served. She noted the experience a “ten out of ten” and suggested the bar as a must-do in Prague.
The Graduate Hotel – Nashville, Tennessee
Daisy Myles is a travel content creator who shares solo and group travel experiences via her Instagram and TikTok. One hidden gem she suggests people add to their bucket lists is The Graduate Hotel. Myles has previously visited the Nashville and Tuscon, Arizona locations.
The Graduate Hotel brand is a collection of unique hotels designed with nostalgia and pop culture in mind. She told Travel Noire that the hotel brand is “so nice” and that each location has a unique theme. Myles said she enjoyed both stays and plans to add other Graduate locations to her list.
Yours Truly Hotel – Washington, D.C.
@chadiea_ Replying to @_domyenn If you’re going to DC, you need to check out Yours Truly DC #travel #traveltiktok #washingtondc #dmv #blackgirlswhotravel #momswhotravel #fyp ♬ Storytelling – Adriel
According to TikTok user @chadiea_’s bio, she’s on the internet to empower moms to find the balance between their families and personal adventures. Her account shares things to do, life as a mom, and more.
In a video from last year, she shared a hotel recommendation that she describes as a hidden gem. The hotel, called Yours Truly D.C., is a boutique hotel in the city’s West End. The hotel has a full bar, restaurant, deli, and modern decor.
“It did not disappoint,” she said of the hotel’s standard king room.
Dexter’s Restaurant – Grenada
Ashley Creft is a frequent traveler and group travel planner who recommends visiting Grenada for any traveler interested in the Caribbean. She told Travel Noire that the country’s culture and relaxed pace are the recipe for an amazing trip.
One hidden gem she recommended in Grenada is a fine-dining restaurant called Dexter’s Restaurant. The restaurant offers multi-course dining with an ever-changing menu that offers a new experience for every visit. Creft said the food was delicious, presented well, and reflected the unique flavors of the island. She also noted that the Black-owned restaurant “feels like home.”
